Billy Blair

About Billy Blair

Who is it?: Actor, Producer, Sound Department
1935: Geelong2 (0)
Full name: William Daniel Blair
Date of birth: (1912-06-03)3 June 1912
Place of birth: Newstead
Date of death: 5 June 1960(1960-06-05) (aged 48)
Place of death: Wangaratta
Original team(s): Ouyen Rovers
Height: 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Years: LeagueRoleGames
1940–45: VFLBoundary umpire41

Billy Blair Net Worth

Billy Blair was born, is Actor, Producer, Sound Department. Born in El Paso, TX and related to the great Edgar Allan Poe, Billy knew what he wanted to do at the ripe age of 5 after experiencing Sesame Street and KISS. He comes from a musical background. His great grandfather led his big band during the early 1900's in Mexico performing for some of history's greatest figures such as Pancho Villa. He also had uncles and cousins, all which played in big bands and symphonies.For all of Billy's life, he was dedicated to music and still proceeds to endeavor this lifestyle. Being in numerous bands, he would experience touring the nation, playing in clubs, theaters, arenas and amphitheaters; fulfilling the dream and opening for some of the biggest names of rock.By the mid 90's, Billy decided to pursue in acting. He would develop his skills in theater at Richland College in Richardson, TX and would resume with taking private lessons from the greatest acting coaches in Texas. Building his resume with small, local indie films. Landing in a national commercial, then booking roles in bigger films like Jonah Hex starring Josh Brolin. He is known for some of his great work in films like The Last Stand starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert Rodriguez's Machete, Machete Kills and Sin City: A Dame To Kill For.
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Biography/Timeline

1933

Blair was an 'oft match-winning defender' and vice-captain for Ouyen Rovers when he was invited to trial by Hawthorn in 1933. He declined the offer but just after the commencement of the 1934 season he was transferred to Geelong as a result of his job.

1935

Transferred again for work in October 1935 he moved to Melbourne. Both Melbourne and North Melbourne were granted permission to approach Blair in 1936 but he was not listed by either club and joined Fairfield in the sub-district competition.

1940

Blair was appointed to the VFL list of boundary umpires in 1940. He made his VFL debut in the round two match St Kilda versus Hawthorn becoming the 254th boundary Umpire in VFL history.

1942

In early 1942, having umpired 26 VFL matches, Blair was called up for full-time Service with the CMF and later transferred to the AIF. A telegraphist by trade he served in the Australian Army Postal Unit until discharged in August 1946. His later Army postings to Melbourne allowed him to return to boundary umpiring and he officiated in 15 matches during the 1945 season.